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Austrian Skydiver Prepared to Leap From Edge of Space

Posted by Unknown on from the sounds-like-fun-if-dying-were-fun dept.

Cutting_Crew writes "Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner will attempt a supersonic free fall on October 8th as the worlds highest skydive. According to the Christian Science Monitor 'The current record for world's highest skydive stands at 102,800 feet (31,333 m). It was set in 1960 by U.S. Air Force Captain Joe Kittinger, who serves as an adviser for Baumgartner's mission. If Baumgartner succeeds on Oct. 8, he will break not only that mark but also the sound barrier, becoming the first skydiver ever to fall at supersonic speeds, Red Bull Stratos officials said. During the July 25 jump, Baumgartner's top freefall speed was 537 mph (864 kph) — about as fast as a commercial airliner.' Let's hope that the weather on the 8th is as good as they hope for. It would be awesome to have a real time camera feed from his helmet."

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  1. My first thought was by MarkRose · · Score: 4, Funny

    That's one record that's sure to fall!

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    Be relentless!
    1. Re:My first thought was by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 5, Funny

      My first thought was: "Edge of space? I hope he doesn't cut his feet!"

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      "Flyin' in just a sweet place,
      Never been known to fail..."
    2. Re:My first thought was by TheGratefulNet · · Score: 4, Funny

      space has edges? oh, there's so much I don't know about astrophysics. why didn't I read that book by the wheelchair guy!

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      "It is now safe to switch off your computer."
  2. make a wish by Eddy_D · · Score: 5, Funny

    I see a bright future for this man.

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    - I stole your sig.
  3. Re:I don't care for the EXTREME one-ups-manship by Alien+Being · · Score: 3, Funny

    0xDEADBEEF